Households participating in Kenya's Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) programme have begun receiving payments covering April, May, and June 2026.

• Each beneficiary household is receiving Sh6,000.
• The disbursement is managed by the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services through the State Department for Children Services.
• The payments are part of a social protection initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable families and enhancing child well-being, with preparations for the July 2026 cycle already underway.

The Kenyan government has commenced the disbursement of Ksh6,000 to beneficiaries of the orphans and vulnerable children cash transfer programme, covering the April, May and June 2026 payment cycles.

• Each registered orphan and vulnerable child is receiving Ksh6,000, equivalent to Ksh2,000 per month for three months.
• The disbursement follows a nationwide mandatory biometric verification exercise conducted by the Ministry of Labour and overseen by the Gender Ministry.
• The Gender Ministry confirmed the funds are available for withdrawal through contracted payment service providers and advised beneficiaries to confirm notifications before visiting agents.

The Kenyan government has partnered with the Beginnings Fund to significantly enhance maternal and newborn healthcare across 21 counties.

• A substantial investment of USD 80 million (Sh10.4 billion) will fund this five-year initiative.
• Key players include the Ministry of Health and the Beginnings Fund, with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale emphasizing swift implementation.
• The program aims to prevent over 46,000 maternal and newborn deaths by improving access to quality services in approximately 200 facilities.